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Intersec Buenos Aires expects increased security and fire industry participation this year

During three days, electronic security, physical security, fire protection, safety, and more products and services will be highlighted On September 7-9, it will be developed in La Rural Trade Center, in Palermo neighbourhood, the new edition of Intersec Buenos Aires, the most important South American event for the Fire, Security and Safety industry, organised jointly by Messe Frankfurt Argentina, the Argentine Chamber of Electronic Security (CASEL) and the Argentine Chamber of...

Red Hawk Fire & Security acquires Systems Sales Corporation

The purchase strengthens the company’s existing fire and security services operations in New Jersey, Philadelphia and Delaware Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC, a leader in fire, life safety and electronic security services recently announced its first acquisition since becoming an independent company with the purchase of Systems Sales Corporation. The purchase strengthens the company’s existing fire and security services operations in New Jersey, Philadelphia and...

Ingram Micro to be acquired by Tianjin Tianhai in $6 billion deal, becomes part of HNA Group

Ingram Micro will facilitate the internationalisation of the HNA Group, Tianjin Tianhai's largest stockholder. They will have access to business opportunities in emerging markets, which have higher growth rates & better profitability Ingram Micro Inc. and Tianjin Tianhai Investment Company, Ltd. today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Tianjin Tianhai will acquire Ingram Micro for $38.90 per share in an all-c...

Siemens appoints Steven Foxley as Managing Director for UK and Ireland

Steven brings breadth of experience in customer facing roles, business administration and lifecycle services Siemens has appointed Steven Foxley as the new Managing Director of Siemens Building Technologies for the UK and Ireland. Steven assumed the role on 4th January 2016 and brings with him a considerable breadth of experience in customer facing roles, as well las business administration, programme performance, project delivery and lifecycle services. Meeting demand for B...

Paxton Access appoints Kevin Reyes and Chris Donohue as Application Engineers

Kevin & Chris will work with Paxton’s RSMs to provide presales system designs & conduct training courses Paxton Access has announced the appointment of Kevin Reyes and Chris Donohue as Application Engineers to further strengthen the company’s thriving support team. Kevin and Chris will work closely with Paxton’s Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) to provide presales system design, and conduct training courses in the field. They will also offer onsite tec...

Brian Huitt appointed CPSG Board Chairman, Ross Porter named President and Chief Operating Officer

Huitt’s role on the board will allow him greater influence on CPSG’s long-term strategic vision Controlled Products Systems Group (CPSG) announced recently the appointment of Brian Huitt, CEO, to the additional role of Chairman of the Board. Huitt has 25 years of experience in the industry and co-founded a division of CPSG. His role on the board will allow him greater influence on the company’s long-term strategic vision. Additionally, Ross Porter was named...

Alarm Lock's Trilogy T2 DL2700LD wireless keyless digital access lock for school and campus security

New from Alarm Lock, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, the Trilogy® T2 DL2700LD with LocDown™ is ideal for K-12 school and campus security. This standalone wireless keyless digital access lock includes a lock-down keyfob, while the lock’s bright visual lockdown indicator bar on the inner door, confirms it was locked down. Using convenient digital PIN codes, the wireless standalone lock, features rugged Grade 1 durability, and can be installed in under an hour, neatly, af...

Imprimerie Nationale joins EEIG Secure Identity Alliance as Board member to support development of digital identity solutions

Imprimerie Nationale will work with its counterparts in SIA to create conditions for confident dialogue on critical issues of security of identity Imprimerie Nationale, the French National Printing Group, and a leader in secure identity solutions, has joined the EEIG Secure Identity Alliance (SIA) as a member of the Board, alongside the founding members Gemalto, Oberthur Technologies and Safran Morpho. Critical issues of identity security As the secure eDocuments provider fo...

NG Bailey's IT Services division awarded Sony Gold Partner certification

Over the last two years, NG Bailey has completed a wide range of IP-converged electronic security installations NG Bailey’s IT Services division, which specialises in the design, supply, installation, management and maintenance of voice, data and structured cabling solutions to contracting, enterprise and public sector clients, has been awarded Gold Partner status with international security equipment giant, Sony. Achieving technical excellence in electronic security S...

EVVA access control products, including Xesar 2.0 and 2.1, showcased at Intersec 2016

The public at INTERSEC was inspired by the access control products at the EVVA stand More than 29,000 visitors flocked to INTERSEC in Dubai between 17 and 19 January 2016. It goes without saying that EVVA was also exhibiting at this important occasion within the international security industry. Countless interested visitors were provided with information about the most recent innovations and the benefits of the EVVA world as part of intensive consultation meetings with EVVA se...

PSA Security Network announces sponsorship of Connected Security Expo @ ISC West 2016

As part of Connected Security Expo event, PSA will help further bridge the gap between IT and physical security PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative recently announced it will be a key sponsor and content collaborator at the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West. The conference led event will debut April 6-8, 2016 in Las Vegas and will be co-located with the largest physical security event in the Americas, ISC West. PSA Security Network...

Intersec 2016: TDSi's new access control integrations see visitor numbers increase by 30%

TDSi’s latest integrations with SimonsVoss and ASSA ABLOY were of particular interest to visitors Integrated security manufacturer, TDSi is proud to announce it increased its visitor numbers by an impressive 30% at this year’s Intersec 2016 event in Dubai. The popular theme of integration took centre-stage, with the company engaging with large numbers of systems integrators and visitors from exciting new markets from across the gulf and beyond. John Davies, Managi...

HES K200 cabinet lock, KS200 server cabinet lock and 9700 electric strike feature new functionality

HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is now shipping three new products that extend current platforms with new functionality, the K200 Series cabinet lock, the KS200 Series server cabinet lock and the 9700 Series electric strike. By leveraging the same overall lock design, these line extensions make it easy for an installer, using the same templating and tools. The K200 cabinet lock and the award-winning KS200 server cabinet lock provide a Wiegand solution for customers that prefer a wired alternati...

EVVA to present electronic locking innovations at Intersec 2016

The virtual network, as part of release 2.0, makes EVVA’s Xesar more transparent, convenient and even more secure As one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of access solutions, both mechanical and electronic, EVVA will be represented at Intersec for the second time. Increasing awareness in export markets and the high market potential of the new electronic locking systems by EVVA are reasons for participating at Intersec. Especially the latest innovations are present...

Microsemi SyncServer S600 and S650 enterprise level NTP servers

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, recently announced its new SyncServer S6xx series of Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers, providing a highly secure, accurate and flexible timing and frequency platform for synchronising network elements and mission-critical electronics systems in enterprise information technology (IT) applications such as Internet protocol (IP) telephony and physical security and...

Intersec 2016's new Smart Home section highlights IoT's influence on the latest access control and surveillance technologies

Industry leaders will share centrestage at Intersec's new Smart Home section to showcase their latest technologies The increasing interconnectivity of smart home technology and its influence on safety and security will be under the spotlight this month in Dubai, as global manufacturers prepare to launch their latest high-tech smart home solutions at Intersec 2016. With analysts Gartner predicting 6.4 billion ‘things’ – from toasters and teapots to cars and h...

PSA Security to distribute AXTON infrared, visible and hybrid lighting solutions

Through this partnership PSA integrators will gain a competitive edge by offering lighting products to its customers AXTON Security Lighting Solutions recently announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute AXTON’s infrared, visible and hybrid lighting solutions for security industry. Through this partnership PSA integrators will gain a competitive edge by offering unique and quality lighting products to its customers. PSA Security N...

ASSA ABLOY to acquire IAI industrial systems to expand HID Global’s market presence in government-to-citizen ID space

IAI expands HID Global’s portfolio of card printing/encoding solutions with centralised card personalisation equipment HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that parent company ASSA ABLOY has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IAI industrial systems B.V. (“IAI”), a leading provider of high-quality personalisation solutions for identity documents, from its parent company DOCDATA N.V. The acquisition wi...

BSIA members to exhibit security solutions at Intersec Dubai 2016

BSIA plays a pivotal role forging productive links between UK security companies and overseas buyers With the 18th edition of Intersec Dubai a little over a month away, BSIA members are gearing up for what promises to be one of the industry’s biggest trade shows to date. As the trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the British Security Industry Association, through its dedicated Export Council, continues to play a pivotal role forging pr...

ASSA ABLOY discusses Lean Product Development and Seamless Flow in Production at Platinum Group Director Day

The objective was for ASSA ABLOY to show how Lean thinking is embedded in its manufacturing operations The Platinum Group were invited to share best practice with ASSA ABLOY at their Portobello site in Willenhall, where the Chief Operating Officer, Lee Philp and David Herbert the Business Development Director discussed Lean Product Development and Seamless Flow in Production. ASSA ABLOY is the largest global supplier of intelligent lock and security solutions. Where 1 in ever...

SIBA supports security enhancements proposed for Visa Waiver Programme

SIBA applauds balance that the Administration and Congress are trying to strike between enhancing security and benefits The Secure Identity & Biometrics Association (SIBA), a U.S. advocacy leader on identity management policy and practice, offered comments on recent security enhancements proposed for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The Administration and Congress are examining ways to increase the security of the VWP, which allows more than 20 million visitors from 38 diff...

Matrix COSEC Standalone Access Control solution for improved security of SMB and SME units

Matrix COSEC Standalone Access Control solution is an ideal solution for SMB and SME units where door controllers are connected to a small panel over Ethernet. Moreover, it does not require any kind of software installation. Standalone access control solution improves security, simplifies installation and improves reliability required for an ideal access control. Features: Controls up to 255 doors and 25,000 users Advance access control features Leverage IP technology Connect existing 3rd...

ZKAccess LB7000 lockbox for instant lockdown of campus buildings

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the release of the LB7000, its latest access control model. This state-of-the-art “lockbox” enables Facility Managers to instantly lockdown all doors on a campus, and was designed primarily in response to the horrific rash of active shooter incidents, most notably in schools. A wall-mounted hardware device with a soft touch keypad, the LB7000 lockbox acts as a simple switch and can instantl...

Trigion suggests manned guards or electronic security systems for retail and facility security this festive season

Trigion suggests retailers to speak to a security expert who can recommend the best options to keep safe As revellers and shoppers throng to our high streets and shopping centres, the risk of crime increases in the run up to, and over, the festive period. Security specialist, Trigion offers advice to retailers and facilities managers on ensuring that neither they, nor their colleagues or customers fall victim in the season of ‘goodwill to all men’. Alongside a...

Securitron and HES preview new technology for improved access control at Greenbuild 2015

New products deal with functionality of door opening: maglock, electric strike, power supply At Greenbuild 2015, ASSA ABLOY Group brands Securitron® and HES® are previewing innovations specifically designed to improve the efficiency of an access control solution. This new technology preview features products that deal with the functionality of the entire door opening: the maglock, the electric strike, and the power supply. Securitron EcoMag technology Securitron is p...

HES previews platform-based electric strike and 9700 series strike at ISC East 2015

The 9700 is an addition to 9500 and 9600 Series, and combines both windstorm and fire-ratings into one solution HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is previewing an entirely new platform-based electric strike design along with the recently released 9700 Series strike at ISC East 2015. The new 9700 Series is an addition to the popular surface-mounted 9500 and 9600 Series, and combines both windstorm and fire-ratings into one solution. The HES 9700 is the perfect complement to heav...

Introducing BrandDog Media – outsourced marketing services for electronic security and surveillance businesses

BrandDog Media specialises in B2Bmarketing & global sales management After 18 years as VP of Marketing & Sales with Network Video Technologies (NVT), Guy Apple is now working as an independent consultant and owner of BrandDog Media. BrandDog Media will supply exemplary marketing services to business-to-business organisations with a focus on electronic security and surveillance. Proven ability in globalisation BrandDog specialises in B2B marketing and g...

HID Global recognised for environmental responsibility and sustainability by Johnson Controls and Austin Chamber of Commerce

HID Global’s sustainability initiatives focus on minimising the company’s carbon footprint, reducing operating costs HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has been recognised for its efforts in sustainability and environmental responsibility by both customer Johnson Controls and the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Awards extend the growing list of accolades the company has received on behalf of its demonstrable commitme...

HID Global and Omni-ID resolve patent infringement litigation dispute

With this resolution, HID Global will be able to continue to expand its UHF products range HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that, under the terms of a confidential settlement, the patent infringement litigation that Omni-ID had initiated against certain HID Global products has been amicably resolved. HID Global will continue to manufacture and sell its complete range of RFID products, including UHF on-metal tags, in the U.S....

Dantech to exhibit power supply and custom equipment range at Global MSC Security 2015

Dantech power supply and custom equipment range are all 100% designed, manufactured and tested in the UK Dantech Electronic Engineering, the UK manufacturer of specialist analogue & PoE power supplies and ancillary equipment for security applications, will be exhibiting at next weeks Global MSC Security Conference & Exhibition, 9-10th November. Over the company’s 40 years of designing and building electronic equipment, Dantech has endeavoured to uphold the e...